Thursday, June 30, 2011

Twins using Twitter to connect with fans

To correspond with the final day of All-Star Game voting, Major League Baseball declared Thursday Social Media Day. There have been many current and future Twins that have turned to Twitter to find another avenue to connect with fans.

Some players, like Michael Cuddyer and Denard Span, will answer various questions that are posed to them by their Twitter followers. Other players like, Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan, use Twitter to promote their charitable efforts in the community.

There are many players in the Twins farm system that have used Twitter to update fans on life in the minor leagues. Todd Van Steensel use Twitter to help promote his blog, The Clubhouse Chronicles. Mark Dolenc does a great job of updating fans on the New Britain Rock Cats. Other minor league players find time to mention the movies they attend, the food they eat, and other happenings in their life.

Twitter continues to make fans feel connected to the athletes in their lives. Thank you social media!